The562.org provides a platform for Long Beach athletes at the middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional level. With over 200,000 unique visitors to the website in the last year, The 562 boasts an audience that’s grown over 150 percent from year one to year
Joseph has been a photographer for 15 years specializing in sports and action. Being a SoCal native and former athlete has driven his enthusiasm to give Long Beach the best sports coverage available.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. There have been moments of doubt for Elysia Laramie, who is a sixth-year senior and is once again a Long Beach State women’s soccer captain. “I think I’ve struggled with ‘It’s been six years, why am I still here?’” she […]
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. On Opening Night for Moore League […]
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. A pair of wins over Compton this week was all Long Beach Poly girls’ soccer needed to finish off its Moore League championship season. It is the first league title for the Jackrabbits in […]